First Lessons in Geography (eBook)

Enriched edition. Or, Introduction to "Youth's Manual of Geography"

James Monteith (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2019
1986 Seiten
Good Press (Verlag)
405-766410677-3 (EAN)

Infos

In 'First Lessons in Geography,' James Monteith presents a meticulously crafted educational text that bridges the complexities of geographic knowledge with accessible pedagogical techniques. The book employs a clear and engaging narrative style, combining descriptive prose with illustrative maps to enhance the learning experience. Contextually, it emerges from the mid-19th century, a period marked by burgeoning interest in world cultures, and scientific exploration, embodying the educational reform movements that sought to make geography a fundamental part of the curriculum for young learners. James Monteith, an influential educator and geographer, was driven by a commitment to elevating the standards of education during a transformative era in American schooling. His experiences as a teacher informed his approach to presenting geographic concepts in a digestible format, aiming to ignite curiosity and foster a deeper understanding of the world among students. Monteith's dedication to educational improvement is evident through the structured layout and engaging content of the book. I highly recommend 'First Lessons in Geography' not only for its historical significance but for its effective teaching strategies applicable today. This work is indispensable for educators looking to enrich their geographic curriculum, as well as for anyone seeking to appreciate the evolution of geographical education.

In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience:
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 20.11.2019
• Einführung: Holly Murray
• Mitarbeit: Kommentare: Holly Murray
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur
• Themenwelt: Schulbuch / Wörterbuch ► Unterrichtsvorbereitung ► Grundschule
• Themenwelt: Schulbuch / Wörterbuch ► Unterrichtsvorbereitung ► Unterrichts-Handreichungen
• Schlagworte: 19th century education • author James Monteith • children's geography book • Classic Literature • educational literature • educational resource history • geographical features guide • Geographical Studies • Geography • geography education • Geography General • geography history • geography lessons • geography literature • geography textbook • historical geography insights • interactive learning geography • LIterary geography • Monteith geography series • north american continents • teacher-focused geography resource • textbooks • visual geography descriptions